Explore the Family Name Kortz
The meaning of Kortz
German: 1. variant of Kurz. 2. from a short form of the personal name Konrad. Some characteristic forenames: German Aloys, Ulrich.
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How common is the last name Kortz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Kortz" had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 32,059th most common in the United States, but by 2010 it slipped to 32,123rd place, marking a 0.2% drop. Despite this, the number of people with this surname increased from 679 to 718 during the same period, representing a 5.74% growth.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,059 | #32,123 | -0.2% |
| Count | 679 | 718 | 5.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Kortz
The ethnicity distribution for the surname "Kortz" also experienced changes over the decade. According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, those who identified as White remained the majority, though their representation slightly declined from 96.02% to 95.26%. The proportion of individuals identifying as having two or more ethnic backgrounds decreased by 32.04%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation among the "Kortz" surname saw a considerable increase of 52.88%. No change was recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.02% | 95.26% | -0.79% |
| Hispanic | 1.91% | 2.92% | 52.88% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 0.7% | -32.04% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |